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Special Meeting
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Council Chambers, City Hall
6: 00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING REQUEST
Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice
calling a Special Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, April
21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of:
Update on the installation of the three remaining walls signs for
the Historic Walking Tour.
Review the nominations for the 2022 Historic Preservation Award
and vote on recipient(s). Nominees are: 1) Bailey Sayler, 2) Mary
Ann Benoit & Sue Ward, 3) Sue Ward, Cheryl Seese, Mary Ann
Benoit & Tanguy Libbrecht, and 4) Mary Tougas.
Review and approve the draft letter of support for putting Ft.
McGilvray on the National Register of Historic Places.
Review the Historic Plants & Trees inventory list.
Agenda will include the following Informational Items: 2015 Email
from the Parks & Recreation Department regarding planting
lilac trees and installing birdhouses in Hoben Park. 2022 HP
Meeting Schedule.
The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams
Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings.
This special meeting was scheduled by the Historic Preservation Commission
at the regular meeting on April 14, 2022.
Upon this request the City Clerk will give due and proper notice as required by SCC
2.10.032
(No business shall be transacted other than stated above.)
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice
calling a Special Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, April
21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of:
Update on the installation of the three remaining walls signs for
the Historic Walking Tour.
Review the nominations for the 2022 Historic Preservation Award
and vote on recipient(s). Nominees are: 1) Bailey Sayler, 2) Mary
Ann Benoit & Sue Ward, 3) Sue Ward, Cheryl Seese, Mary Ann
Benoit & Tanguy Libbrecht, and 4) Mary Tougas.
Review and approve the draft letter of support for putting Ft.
McGilvray on the National Register of Historic Places.
Review the Historic Plants & Trees inventory list.
Agenda will include the following Informational Items: 2015 Email
from the Parks & Recreation Department regarding planting
lilac trees and installing birdhouses in Hoben Park. 2022 HP
Meeting Schedule.
The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams
Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings.
All public is invited to attend.
Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
City Hall bulletin board
U.S. Post Office
Harbormaster's Building
Seward Community Library Museum
The City of Seward, Alaska
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
April 21, 2022
Cheryl Seese
Chair
Term Expires May, 2022
Sue Ward
Vice Chair
Term Expires May, 2023
Tanguy Libbrecht
Commissioner
Term Expires May, 2023
Mary Ann Benoit
Commissioner
Term Expires May, 2024
Dona Walker
Commissioner
Term Expires May, 2024
Art LeMaster
Commissioner
Term Expires May, 2023
Vacant
Commissioner
Term Expires May, 2022
Stephen Sowell
Assistant City Manager
Bailey Sayler
Library Museum Director
Brenda Ballou
City Clerk
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Council Chambers
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE
ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have
signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per
speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.]
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval
of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent
Agenda items are not considered separately unless a commission member so
requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular
Agenda]
6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Proclamations and Awards — None
B. Other Reports and Announcements
1. Update on the installation of the three remaining walls signs
for the Historic Walking Tour.
C. Presentations — None
City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Agenda
April21, 2022 Page I
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7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Other New Business Items
1. Review the nominations for the 2022 Historic Preservation Award and vote on
recipient(s). Nominees are: 1) Bailey Sayler, 2) Mary Ann Benoit & Sue Ward, 3)
Sue Ward, Cheryl Seese, Mary Ann Benoit & Tanguy Libbrecht, and 4) Mary
Tougas....................................................................................... Pg. 3
2. Review and approve the draft letter of support for putting Ft. McGilvray on the
National Register of Historic Places ............................................. Pg. 10
3. Review the Historic Plants & Trees inventory list ............................. Pg. 12
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. 2015 Email from the Parks & recreation Department regarding planting lilac trees
and installing birdhouses in Hoben Park ............................................. Pg. 41
B. 2022 HP Meeting Schedule............................................................ Pg. 43
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS
10. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSES TO
CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Agenda
April 21, 2022 Page 2
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2022
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD
NOMINATION FORM
Nomination forms are due to the City Clerk by:
APR IL 20, 2022
Person you are nominating for this award: (self -nominations are acceptable)
Name: &L611 �yMLEP, _
Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward:
Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and include a brief description of the nominee's contributions.
(You may use the back of this form)
❑ Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the
community.
❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for
properties within the community.
Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and
community history.
Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward.
Publications about the history of the community of Seward.
ZI Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community.
❑ Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which
contribute to the community's historic heritage.
❑ Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better
understanding of Seward's historic heritage.
Contributions towards historic preservation planning.
❑ Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage.
Progress towards havinga climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward.
Any other contributions related to historic preservation (please explain).
Nominee has been notified of nomination: ❑ Yes ❑ No rri o-1twk1,i3 -1Jt'7
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Nominee contact info: Phone: E-Mail:
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Seward Historic Preservation Award Nomination
t would like to nominate, nailey Sayler, for the Seward Historic Preservation Award. As the Director of
the Seward Community Library/Museum, she plays an Integral part In contributing toward historic
preservation in the community of Seward through her leadership of the Department, and daily duties.
Bailey has made a point to ensure a positive and professional relationship is maintained with the
Historic Preservation Commission through appropriate communication, allocation of resources, time
management, and effective leadership.
Several ongoing maintenance Issues were discovered when Bailey took over as the Director that had a
direct impact on the priceless collections maintained by the Historic Preservation Committee and the
Museum. Bailey has made it a priority to address the maintenance issues and ensure appropriate
funding is in the department budget to maintain the appropriate and necessary climate controlled
environment required.
As the positive relationship between Bailey and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as the
community grows, I am confident her contributions will continue to grow.
RespecP"y—
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SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD
NOMINATION FORM RECEIVED
Nomination forms are due to the City Clerk by:
APRI L 20, 2022 MAR 0 2 2022
Person you are nominating for this award: (self -nominations are acceptable) OFFICE OF THE
CITY CLERK
Name:i l�jN
Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward:
Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and include a brief description of the nominee's contributions.
(You may use the back of this form)
' Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the
community.
❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for
properties within the community.
Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and
community history.
``ram Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward.
❑ Publications about the history of the community of Seward.
Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community.
❑ Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which
contribute to the community's historic heritage.
❑ Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better
understanding of Seward's historic heritage.
j Contributions towards historic preservation planning.
❑ Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage.
❑ Progress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward.
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RECEIVED 2022
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD
NOMINATION FORM
OFFICE OF THE Nomination forms are due to the City Clerk by:
CITY CLERK APRIL 20, 2022
Person you are nominating for this award: (self -nominations are acceptable)
Name: &14—, i[%Q"d L/iCr 4! SeE�tQ. lzta-�k Rhn r�e»o %nor�c. Lrb6recht
Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward:
Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and include a brief description of the nominee's contributions.
(You may use the back of this form)
■ Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the
community.
a Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for
properties within the community.
a Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and
community history.
a Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward.
m Publications about the history of the community of Seward.
is Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community.
a Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which
contribute to the community's historic heritage.
.a Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better
understanding of Seward's historic heritage.
a Contributions towards historic preservation planning.
❑ Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage.
❑ Progress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward.
a Any other contributions related to historic preservation (please explain).
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SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD RECEIVED
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Person you are nominating for this award: (self -nominations are acceptable)
Name:
Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward:
Please check oil the applicable boxes listed below and include a brief description of the nominee's contributions.
(You may use the back of this form)
e--Is-urvey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the
community.
❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for
properties within the community.
V ll'Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and
community history.
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April 13, 2022
Nomination of Mary Tougas for the 2022 Historic Preservation Award.
Mary Tougas was born in Kodiak; Alaska and is part Alutiiq. Her grandfather,
Kristian Leite, was from Norway and came to Alaska on a whaling ship. His family
were farmers. Her Grandmother, Alexandra Gongo(off was a local Kodiak family, of
Russian and Alutiiq mix. Grandfather Kristian succumbed to an accident and died
when her father, Harold Leite, was an infant, his mother passed away suddenly when
he was ten years old and for approximately four years, he lived at the Jesse Lee Home
for Children. This was around 1941 or during the outbreak of World War II when the
Army moved the Jesse Lee residents out of the home for their own use of the
buildings. Mary graduated high school in Kodiak and went on to UAF (University of
Fairbanks) where she met her husband, Tom.
Mary's contributions to the preservation of Seward's history are vast. She has been
President of the Seward Community Library Association (SCLA) for six years now;
however, she served on the Building Committee for the new Library Museum project
for seven years previously. She was a driving force in helping to complete the new
Seward Library Museum building which will celebrate its tenth -year anniversary this
year! The Building Committee worked during those years raising money and
enthusiasm for a much -needed new library and for a modern museum that had much
needed climate control, larger spaces and a beautiful interior. Climate control is
essential for historical preservation.
After the move -in to the new Library Museum facility, the work of SCLA's Collection
Committee started. The boxes containing Seward's historical documents were not
labeled accurately, in many cases, and there had been water damage to some of the
boxes taken from the basement of the old library. Artwork had been stored in closets
without attention for years and were dusty and dirty. It has been almost ten years and
some of the boxes are still un-touched while this on -going work is being done.
The latest project that Mary has headed up is phase one for the preservation of the
Seward Gateway newspaper. There are sixty-seven boxes of these papers, which were
mislabeled. This required correcting the labels and converting them to handwritten
indexes for each box. Due to this work, the contents of each box is now accurately
identified and the contents of each box is organized; each box of papers are
numerically organized. This will aid in the research of early Seward. Phase 1 is
complete which covers the years 1904-1946. This took six weeks and two hundred
and twelve volunteer hours. For phase 2, they have created Excel worksheets
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containing the indexes of each box for easy access, this work was completed with a
volunteer working with SCLA Collections Committee, for a full year. Phase 3 will be
to create QR codes for each Gateway paper allowing for detailed information online
for research and most importantly for the preservation of these papers as the oil from
one's hands can damage the paper itself.
Former Library Director Patti Linville is credited with getting 470 photos of SCLA's
estimated 40K photo collection online. Another one of Mary's goals is to add
additional photos online eventually compiling most of SCLA's Historic Photos of
Seward! This will be a great help for researchers, students writing reports about
Seward's early history and for anyone else who is just interested in viewing our
history's photos. Mary herself worked closely with Commissioner Benoit on providing
part of the photos for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission's Historic
Signage project. This was the creation of historically narrated signs with photos of
Seward's early history. These signs make up the Seward Historic Walking Tour.
SCLA's photo collection serves as an important part of Seward's recorded history.
Pictures are a powerful part of history; a picture is worth a thousand words.
Mary has worked on other projects that aid in the preservation of Seward's history, it
is for this, and all the reasons above that I am nominating her for this year's historic
preservation award. In my mind, her nomination could have happened years ago! She
has contributed mightily to our communities' preservation.
Most respectfully,
Cheryl Seese
Chair of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission
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Cheryl Seese
Chair of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission
PO Box 167
Seward,AK 99664 DRAFT
April 14, 2022
.Toy Beasley, Keeper
National Register of Historic Places
1849 C Street, NW (7228)
Washington, DC 20240
Attn: Paul Lusignan
Fort McGilvray Historic District
Alaska Heritage Resources Survey XBS-00013, XBS-00039, SEW-00040, SEW-01762, XBS-00043
It is with extreme gratitude that our commission is afforded the pleasure of supporting Fort McGilvray
for the National Register of Historic Places. While Fort McGilvray is outside Seward city limits it served as
an important protector of our city and for this reason our commission supports its nomination. Seward
history is very important to us as is its preservation. Fort McGilvray holds not only historical value to
Seward but to the state of Alaska and most importantly to the Nation as it served to protect our country
during World War 11.
When the Nazi Regime pulled Japan into its battle for its military dominance of the world it placed the
West Coast of the United States at extreme jeopardy. The only time an invading enemy fought on
American soil during WWII was with Imperial Japan. Attu and Kiska Islands, defended by the Navy, the
Army and the Alaska Territorial Guard, made up of Alaska Natives, battled the Japanese military in harsh
terrain. U.S. forces fought fiercely until finally removing the enemy from American soil, making the
fortification of Alaska vital to the nation's security.
Resurrection Bay in Seward Alaska is an ice -free port which continues to serve and serves year-round
shipping. This is why Fort McGilvray was so important. The bay allowed supplies for the building of Fort
Raymond a military installation for the Army. Supplies for the troops were also shipped in for the
building of Fort McGilvray. This fort served as a defense system to ward off any enemy that would try to
infiltrate Fort Raymond, moving North to potentially disable Elmendorf Field, Alaska Air Command, 11th
Airforce. The protection of Resurrection Bay during this time period also protected the transport of
needed supplies for interior Alaska. Should an air invasion have taken place to destroy and disrupt
shipping into Seward Fort McGilvray had the means to ward off any such attack.
The Seward Historic Preservation Commission takes seriously historic preservation. This is indeed an
honor of the highest order to have Fort McGilvray listed on the National Register! We are so grateful for
the work of Alaska's Alaska State Historic Preservation Office, Office of History & Archaeology to put
together such a detailed Historic Places Registration Form. In its application they are very detailed, as
required, which Seward also appreciates as it can add this to its own record of the History of Fort
McGilvray for the education of its citizens regarding the importance of Seward as a place of national
defense during World War II.Our commission wholeheartedly supports the nomination of Fort
McGilvray to the National Register of Historic Places.
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With respect and appreciation,
Chair 5eese
(907) 351-9138
the iseeseP mail.com
Brief description of the defense of Attu and Kiska Islands in the Alaska Aleutian Chain:
In the Battle of Attu, the main conflict of the Aleutian Islands Campaign
during World War II (1939-45), American and Japanese armies fought
from May 11 to May 30, 1943, for control of Attu, a small, sparsely
inhabited island at the far western end of Alaska's Aleutian chain in the
North Pacific. In June 1942, Japan had seized Attu and its neighbor
Kiska, then established garrisons on the remote, U.S.-owned islands.
The reason for taking Attu and Kiska, known for their barren,
mountainous terrain and harsh weather, might have been to divert U.S.
forces during Japan's attack on Midway Island (June 4-7, 1942) in the
central Pacific. It's also possible the Japanese believed holding the two
islands would prevent the U.S. from invading Japan via the Aleutians.
Either way, the Japanese occupation was a blow to American morale.
In May 1943, U.S. troops finally retook Attu and in August reclaimed
Kiska.
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Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register
What is the Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register?
The Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register was established by Seward City Council
Ordinance No. 07-006 to increase public awareness of Seward's locally significant plants
and trees. This program promotes community appreciation of natural and cultural
resources, and encourages the preservation of these assets. In addition, the research and
documentation that result from completing the local register application provides a
valuable historic resource. Please note, there is nothing regulatory about being listed
on the Seward Historic Plant and Tree Register. Placement on the register does not
place any restrictions or limitations on a property.
Historic plants and trees are those individual and groups of plants that have been
designated as significant on the basis of their importance to Seward's history. They need
not be found within the Seward city limits, but must be located between Caines Head in
Resurrection Bay and the head of Kenai Lake. Plants may be acknowledged due to their
inclusion in a landscape, or association with a significant event or person. A noteworthy
plant may be identified as a specimen, historic, landmark, collection or commemorative.
For a plant or tree to be considered for inclusion to the Seward Historic Plant & Tree
Register, it must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:
A. The plant or tree is associated with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad pattern of Seward history.
B. The plant or tree is associated with the life of a person or group of historic
significance.
C. The plant or tree represents a significant and distinguishable entity within a
community or location.
D. The plant or tree has age, size, or species significance that contributes to its
heritage status.
To nominate a tree or plant, complete the attached application form. The applicant need
not be the owner of the property where the plant is located. Once the application has been
submitted, it will be forwarded to the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. For
assistance, contact the City of Seward's Community Development office, 907-224-4048.
Complete application forms may be sent to:
City of Seward
Community Library Museum
P.O. Box 2389
Seward, AK 99664
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CITY OF SEWARD
HISTORIC PLANT & TREE REGISTER APPLICATION
Prior to completing this form, please review the Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register eligibility
criteria listed on the application cover sheet.
1. Name of Plant/Tree
Scientific name
Commonly used name
Z. Location (submit site map of location)
Street address
Directions to Plant/Tree
Legal description.
Kenai Peninsula Borough tax parcel number.
GPS Location
3. Ownership and Protection Status
Present Owner of property where plant/tree is located
Mailing address
City
Email
State
Telephone
Zip.
Does the present owner support the nomination of this plant? If so, submit a letter of support from
the owner. If not, please explain.
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Check the current protection measures in place at time of nomination. Submit documentation if
applicable.
For Trees on PUBLIC ro erty
For Trees on PRIVATE property
Public Land Rules and Regulations
Deed restriction
DOT highway
None
None
Other (describe)
Other (describe)
4. Category of PIant/Tree
specimen
historic
landmark
collection
commemorative
5. Description of Plant/Tree
Age Date planted (if known)
Circumference
Crown
Health and Condition
Height
roll IT,
Has this plant been transplanted? Yes No If yes, explain.
G. Significance
Seward Historic Plant/Tree Register Criteria (Check one or more of the criteria qualifying the
plant/tree for inclusion in the Seward Historic Plant Register)
A. The plant/tree (or group of plants) is associated with events that have made a
significant contribution to the broad pattern of Seward's history.
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B. The plant/tree (or group of plants) is associated with the life of a person or group
of historic significance.
C. The plant/tree (or group of plants) represents a significant and distinguishable
entity within Seward's community or location.
D. The plant/tree (or group of plants) has an age, size, or species significance that
contributes to its heritage status.
Narrative Statement of Significance Explain the historical significance of the plant/tree on one or
more continuation sheets.
7. If approved, may the plant/tree be placed on the Historic Walking Tour?____ Yes No
8. Major Bibliographical References Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing
this form on one or more continuation sheets.
9. Form Prepared By
Name/title
Organization
Date
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
email
11. Photographs & Supporting Documentation
Attach current and historic photographs (maximum of five). All photographs must be identified
and dated. Press releases and articles may also be submitted.
12. Submit application to: City of Seward
Library/Museum
PO Box 167
Seward, AK 99664
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Heather McClain Paa4Ie- �
From: Valarie Kingsland
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 9:54 AM
To: Heather McClain
Subject: FW. Tree information - Carol Grizwold
Attacbments: Heritage Trees.doc; Plant walk version 9.doc
Plant/Tree info from Wadeen...
From: Hepworth Agency f mailto:hepworthagencyagci.net]
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 7:39 PM
To: Valarie Kingsiand
Cc: la lasota @alaska.edu
Subject: Tree information - Carol Grizwold
Hello Valarie,
Carol Griswold - she does not have the Proclamation Form or a list of the trees having been given historical
designation. She did complete a Tree Register application several years ago but doesn't know the outcome.
No wonder you had me contact Carol, I didn't know she was a botanist along with all her other talents. She
sent the attached Historical Tree document and an amazing Plant Walk Tour that includes historical buildings,
facts; plants, trees and notes that I find amazing. A very valuable tool.
She wondered if the historical tree designations would be in the materials P&Z gathered when charged with
supporting SHPC before the task was given tb the library.
Fireside Chat - Carol suggested we change the name Fireside Chat to something else so not to confuse people
about the September meeting. It is her understanding the chats were to hear historical stories from local
people I think she has a good point so before I introduce this at the RBHS on Thursday could we get a
suggestions from the group about changing the name?
Hope you are having a nice day.
Wadeen
Wadeen Hepworth
Manager - Marketing/Sales CMS (Alaska)
Hepworth Agency (representing Canadian Mat Systems and Composite Advantage)
612 E 3rd Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
phone 907-272-5766
cell: 907-382-4655
HepworthAgency@gci.net
www.HepworthAg_gncy.com
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Heritager
http://fvhtreesociety.freeyellow.comlindex.html
GOALSOUR
To prevent needless damage to and cutting down of trees.
To educate and inform local citizens of ways and means to care
for and to preserve their trees.
To stimulate greater public interest in trees.
To develop a computerized list of Heritage Trees.
To advise appropriate local governments and the Provincial
Government each year of new tree designations.
To conduct Heritage Tree Tours, give talks and otherwise inform
area residents and tourists of our Heritage Trees.
To stimulate the formation of Heritage Tree Societies in other
communities.
These are the first of Surrey's Heritage Trees. These pictures will be.
changed periodically to show all the various trees that have made the
register. As indicated on the First page these trees are in the process
of being included in the City:s Significant Tree Bylaw that will give
them City Council protection.
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http: .www.d.vancouver.wa.us/ parks -
recreation arks trails urban forest heritage tree
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Heritage Tree Program
The Heritage Tree program'was established to preserve and recognize
the significant trees in our community.
Benefits of Participating in the Heritage Tree Program:
The program provides a way for people to save significant trees on
private property where a tree removal permit is not applicable.
Heritage trees are protected from unnecessary removal and aggressive
maintenance actions with review and appropriate approval of all
activity by the Urban Forestry Commission.
Heritage trees will have plaques with their designation on or adjacent
to the tree.
The Urban Forestry Commission and City of Vancouver will strive to
create partnerships with local tree care companies or sponsors for the
care and maintenance of heritage trees.
Since 1998, eleven Heritage trees have been nominated. if you have
or know of a special tree that might be considered a Heritage tree,
please review the program criteria listed below 'and contact the Urban
Forestry Program at (360) 696-8171 Ext. 8150.
The selection process is on -going. To be nominated, a tree must
be in good condition and have the consent of the property owner.
Tree nominations are reviewed semiannually; the deadlines for
nominations are October 31 & April 30. Heritage tree status is granted
if the tree meets any of the following requirements:
Size - a diameter of at least 36 in
Special site location
Relation to an historical event
Unusual species for the area, or exemplary form for the species
City code chapter 20.96.105 - Heritage Trees
Nomination Form (pdf)
http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.uslvmc/Title 20 96 index.html
Tree Conservation Ordinance
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http:liwww.santacrgMarksandrec.com/TreePrograms/treeord.htmi
Santa Cruz, CA
9.66.040 Heritage Tree and Heritage Shrub Designation.
Any tree, grove of trees, shrub or group of shrubs, growing on public or private
property within the city limits of the city of Santa Cruz which meet(s) the following
criteria shall have the "heritage" designation:
(a) Any tree which has a trunk with a circumference of forty-four inches
(approximately fourteen inches in diameter or more), measured at fifty-four
inches above existing grade;
(b) Any tree, grove of trees, shrub or group, of shrubs which have historical
significance, including but not limited to thosewhich werelare;
(1) Planted as a commemorative;
(2) Planted during a particularly significant historical era or
(cj Any tree, grove of trees, shrub or group of shrubs which have horticultural
significance, including but not limited to those which are:
(1) Unusually beautiful or distinctive;
(2) Old (determined by comparing the age of the tree or shrub in question with
other trees or shrubs of its species within the city);
(3) Distinctive spiecimen in size or structure for its species
(determined by comparing the tree or shrub to average trees and shrubs of its
species within the city);
(4) A rare or unusual species for the Santa Cruz area (to be determined by the
number of similar trees of the same species within the city);
(5) Providing a valuable habitat; or
(6) Identified by the city council as having significant arboricuitural value to the
citizens of the city.
(Ord. 94-01 § 2, 1994).
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9.66.050 Protection of Heritage Trees and Heritage Shrubs.
No person shall allow to exist any condition, including but not limited to any one
of the following conditions, which may be harmful to any heritage tree or heritage
shrub:
(a) Existence of any tree or shrub, heritage or otherwise, within the city limits that
is irretrievably infested or infected with insects, scale or disease detrimental to
the health of any heritage tree or heritage shrub;
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(b) Filling up the ground area around any heritage tree or heritage shrub so as to
shut off air, light or water from its roots;
(c) Piling building materials, parking equipment and/or pouring any substance
which may be detrimental to the health of any heritage tree or heritage shrub;
(d) Posting any sign, poster, notice or similar device on any heritage tree or
heritage shrub;
(e) Driving metal stakes into the heritage tree, heritage shrub, or their root area
for any purpose other than supporting the heritage tree or heritage shrub;
(0 Causing a fire to burn near any heritage tree or heritage shrub.
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Community Trees and Shrubs Walk version 9
By Carol Griswold June 14, 2003 updated August 15, 2008
R.O.O.T.S. Rare, Old, Outstanding Trees and Shrubs
Specimen Tree: exemplary form for the species, unusual species
for the area, special site location, relation to historical event.
Heritage Tree:, "something to be inherited." A designation for a
tree considered desirable based on the tree's age, historical
significance, aesthetic value, size or horticultural value. These
trees are objects of preservation.
Native Trees and Shrubs: Usually, a species known to have
existed on a site prior to the influence of humans. More generally,
any species not introduced by planting, Examples:
Sitka/Lutz Spruce, Black Cottonwood, Sitka Alder, Red
Elderberry, Sitka Willow and other willow species.
Non native Trees and Shrubs:
European Mt Ash, May Day Tree, Flowering Crab Apple, -Apple,
Weeping Birch, Lodgepole Pine, Lilac, Sitka. Rose
Plant Sources:
The Sitka Agricultural Station was disbanded in 1930. Many of
their experimental plants were transferred here, The European Mt
Ashes may be from Sitka originally. People also ordered trees,
shrubs and perennials from the Sears Catalog. After the war,
nobody had any money to order plants. Source: Mary Elizabeth
Lee, botanist, 3-6-92
Plants were also brought here from Hope, Alaska.
Source: Pat Williams 6-6-03
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R.O.O.T.S. Rare, Old, Outstanding Trees and Shrubs
Walking Tour: Note, as'of May 19, 2007, most of the trees and
shrubs are just starting to leaf out. There are no flowers, aside from
cottonwoods, alders, and some willows.
Start at Seward Community Library, in the Original Townsite of
Seward, (south of Jefferson Street, plus Millionaire's Row)
Cross 5th and walk north towards the Swetmann House
1. Fifth and Adams: Seward Community Library
Siberian Pea Shrub: compound leaflets, yellow pea -like flowers
Honeysuckle: deep pink flowers, peely bark
May Day tree: white sprays of flowers
2. Fifth and Adams: Ray Building
Office built by Harriman Bank of New York in 1916. Note lovely
arch over doorway. L.V. Ray, a prominent pioneer attorney bought
the building and had his office here. His daughter is Pat Ray
Williams.
3. Fifth and Adams: Odd Fellows Hail now A Swan Nest Inn.
Built in 1918 and was the center of community activity for many
years. Tom Swann has'been busy renovating the building.
Cross street to City Hall, walk to next site
4. 327 Fifth: Swetmann House aka Stucco Johnson House
Seward, State, and National Register of Historic Places.
(Note to Historic Preservation Commission: Swetmann is
misspelled on all these sites, including the Historic Preservation
site. Needs another `n' in the menu. "Violet should be changed to
"Viola.")
Unusual Spanish Mission style home with parapets or false roof
lines, decorative diamond inserts, square pillars, and smooth stucco
siding.
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Designed and built in 1916 by. artist -architect -craftsman -builder
Gerhard "Stucco" Johnson on the cliff south of Second Lake on
Dairy Hill. The foundation and stone steps can still be found there.
It was moved to present site by horse and skids in the early 1920s.
During the move, the restraining ropes broke. The house fell on its
side and yet did not crack, ensuring Stucco Johnson's reputation. It
became the home of Viola and Elwyn Swetmann, pioneer' druggist
and. banker. Elwyn was a devoted gardener and planted Sitka
double roses, and other beautiful flowers.
Possible Heritage Plants:
Pink Honeysuckles
Flowering Pink Crabapple
Roses
Walk uphill to house next door
5. 331 Fifth (north of Swetmann House)
Possible Heritage Plants:
huge White Roses, possibly planted by Elwyn Swetmann
Note: compare vegetation on west side of lower 5th Ave with east
side.
Turn back south and cut up city hall driveway to see Mt Ash
6. 410 Adams City Hall
Mountain Ash on east side parking lot is likely one of the
original trees transplanted from the Bank of Seward, now the First
National Bank on 4'h Ave by banker Balderson, who came from
England.
(source: Pat Williams.)
7.316 Fourth Ave Seward Volunteer Fire Hall
Sour Cherry Prunus cerasus
Felix Radau gave the Seward Fire Department a cherry tree in
1972 and fire hall caretaker Charlie Flynn planted it on the south
side of the building. There were many bets that the tree would not
survive, but it- did. When it started bearing fruit, Charlie and Felix
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would make themselves a yearly cherry pie. Source: Seward
Museum
Flowering Red Crabapple Malus
Siberian Pea Shrub
Turn back south
7. Fourth and Adams Log Cabin
Built in 1936, it was first- leased to the city for the city clerk's
office, the water and electrical department, and other city
functions.
Beautiful, huge, pink rose bushes
Look east to City Hall
S. 410 Adams City Hall
Sitka Spruce on southeast side planted on Arbor Day, 1967
by local Boy Scout Troop including Torn Gillespie and Harold
Faust. Source: Lee Poleske, Museum director 6-11-03
Cross 4th Ave
9. 303 Fourth Ave, First National Bank
This has been a bank site since 19051, starting with the Bank of
Seward.
Weeping Birch (2) Betula pendula
Red Elderberry, Tulips
10. 307 Adams Van Gilder Hotel aka Office Block, aka Van
Gilder Building/Block, aka Renwald Hotel
National Historic Register, Seward Historic Register
Built in - 1916
Note graceful arch over door and leaded windows.
3-story reinforced concrete building with full basement.
Foundation is concrete with railroad ties. Exterior is stucco on
south and west, north and east are painted concrete. Originally
designed and used as a professional office building, it became a .
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fine hotel after 1921. In 1947 Lowell Creek flooded the basement,
home of the Seward Gateway.
http://vangilderhotel.com/history.htrn>
11. 300-304 Adams Liberty Theater
Built in 1943-44 by Don Carlos Brownell, after the great town fire
of 1941 when the original theater was destroyed. Skip and Marie
Fletcher have owned and operated the theater since 1955.
Fenced yard with notable birch, Mayday, and other trees and
shrubs, an oasis in this area.
12. 303 Third, Crab Pot Restaurant
Moved intact from Fort Raymond.
Look west towards mountains, note sites without walking to them:
*13. 239 Second (and Adams)
St. Peter's Episcopal Church aka St. Peter's Church
National Historic Register and Seward Historic Register
1906
Noted for its famous mural paitned by Jan. Van Emple.
* 14. Jan Van Emple's house on right Adams and First Ave
Van Empel, (1880-1940), a famous Dutch/American artist from the
early 20t' century, traveled to Seward, Alaska in 1924 and lived
here for 2 years. In 1925, he painted his first sacred picture, "The
Resurrection" for the back wall of the church, using Seward
residents and himself as models.
Continue walk up 3rd:
15. 316 Third and Church Street (south of Rez Art)
Mt Ashes
(Elizabeth Mahan lived here, had a beautiful garden)
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16. 320 Third Resurrect Art Coffee House
The Methodists built this building on Church Street in 1916-1917.
When they moved to a new church at the other end of the block, it
was sold to the Lutheran church in 1949, and then became an art
gallery and coffee house in 1992.
Lilac Syringia_ 12' tall, was there in 1964 (source: Lee Poleske 6-
03)
17. Seward Museum aka Resurrection Bay Historical Society
Check out Seward's history here!
Former Seward Post Office, faded address was visible on west wall
in 2008 prior to new siding job.
18. 420 Third (Jack and Ester Werner/Jim and Jill Herbert)
Specimen Tree: Norway Maple Acer platanoides
"Seahawk Tree" green and gold (Harold Faust)
beautiful open grown specimen
over 60 years old
it was there in 1943 Source: Mary Elizabeth Lee 3-6-92
19. 422 Third
Apple tree Malus
may have been planted by Mary Elizabeth and Ray Lee
20. 424 Third
Mary Elizabeth Lee lived here from 1943-1954; All
landscaping may have been planted by her and Ray Lee before
1954 when they moved to Monroe St.
Possible Heritage Lilac
Lilac S ry ngia Pat O'Brien remembered this as big lilac in the
1950s, on south side of house.
Birch
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Cross Yd Ave at Madison
Look north across Madison, note large cottonwoods
Millionaires' Row: Third Avenue
Houses are private and not open to public.
In 1906-07 Millionaire's Row had no trees or shrubs. (Seward
Museum photo archives)
All these homes were built before 1910 by prominent citizens and
were so elegant they were named "Millionaire's Row."
21.. 437 Third, The Ballaine House, aka Frank L. Ballaine
House, aka Neve House
National Register. of Historic Places, Seward Historic Register
Frank Ballaine, one of the founding fathers, home built in 1905.
May Day Tree
Heritage Lilac: large old lilac on south side
Heritage Sitka or Rugosa Roses
Marry Elizabeth Lee 03-06-92 really a Chinese Asiastic Rose
Flowering red crabapple
22. 429 Third, The Hale House,
Eugene Hale, brother of F.G. Hale, founder and president of the
Bank of Seward.
Honeysuckle
Mt Ash
young tamarack, lodgepole pine
(Mrs. Dec lived here, elementary school librarian in the 60s and
70s. Source: Lee Poleske 6-03)
23. 423 Third, The Cameron House (formerly Wilma Lind's)
J.B. Cameron, a construction engineer for the railroad. Later
owned by Dr. Joseph Romig who operated the first clinic and
hospital out of the house around 1910.
Mt Ash
Roses, small tamarack (larch), Berginia, other flowers
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24. 417 Third, The Holland House, (Eric and Dixie
Landenburger)
Built by M.B. Holland, director of commissary department of the
railroad.
60+ year old spruce
25. 413 Third, The Winter House
Built by Mr. Winter, treasurer for Alaska Central Railway.
In April 2003 the middle spruce was cut down. Tree ring count
approximately 60 years old, dating back to 1943 and World War. -II.
Remaining spruce on south also cut down, probably in 2004 or
2005.
26. 409 Third, The Stewart House
Built -by F.H. Stewart, treasurer of the Alaska Central Railway with
a unique round turret. It was lavishly furnished, complete with a
carpet worth more than $1000.
Cut -leaf Weeping Birch Betula ep ndula
27. 1916 Pullman Railroad Car: Third and Jefferson, moved
to Lowell Point in June 17, 2008, now a vacant lot
Built as a dining car for Northern Pacific Railroad by the Pullman
company. In 1935, the Alaska Railroad bought it and converted it
into a club car. It was given to the city in1964. The Eads brothers
moved it from the beach by IMS, up unpaved Yd Avenue just
before the quake.
Heritage Tree: Pink flowering Crabapple from 219 Third Ave
transplanted here with purple lilac on March 24, 2003. Crabapple
was planted by Sol Urie's daughter, Sanna LeVan, in 1940 when
she was 10 years old. Sol later donated this property to the
Chamber.
Note: the RR car was moved to Lowell Point on June 17, 2008
The lot was sold around August 14, 2008.
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`Point out following to save time:
*28. 336 Second Ave Bob Eads
Heritage Mountain Ash in backyard was salvaged and
transplanted with backhoe from Homebrew Alley after 1964
earthquake, before demolition.
Jack Pine Pinus banksiana 1960
Originally five sent to Bob by his dad from Nebraska in 1964
when they were 4 years old and only 1 1/2' high. Just one survived
a wind storm. Planted on west side between two Green Spruce by
outside walk -way lamps.
Flowering Crab Apple Malus
Planted about 1964 from MacDonald's at mile 24/25,
Thumb -sized apples
Blue or Silver Spruce: Picea pungens
There were two, but Mike Dunn's car got loose from
the hill to the west and knocked down the other one.
Norway (?) Maple tree recently transplanted from different
part of yard
*29. 414 Second Ave
Specimen European Mountain Ashes
Charles P. Gilliland planted Mountain Ash trees in the early.
1940s when he moved there aver his hotel, the Overland, burned
down in the big fire of November 23, 1941. Source: Pat Williams,
05-28-03.
*30. 338 First Ave, Methodist Church Parsonage
Specimen Tree: May Day, largest one known in Seward
May Day Tree Prunus padus
No information on origin.
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*31. 335 First Ave, Brownell House
Don Carlos Brownell, Sr., owner of the Brownell Hardware Store,
bought the first lot that was. sold in Seward, where the Yukon Bar
now stands. His homestead, patented in 1915, included the site of
the log cabin, all the way to First Lake, and the lower slopes of Mt
Marathon.
*32. 411 First Ave Providence Seward Medical Center
White and pink roses, originally planted at former clinic,
saved and transplanted to bank on east side of property. Probably
from Sitka Agricultural Station.
Note location of the following, up the hill:
*33. Diversion Tunnel aka Flood Control Project on Lowell
Creek at Seward, Alaska
National_ Historic Register 1939-1940
First US Army Corps of Engineers flood control project in Alaska
400' Diversion Dam, 2,068' long'tunnel, 10' diameter, Outlet at
base of Little Bear Mountain is 10' wide open concrete flume, 109'
long, creating a lovely waterfall when it is not flooding.
(Walk back towards Railroad Car, cross south on Jefferson)
34. 3 Sarah Nan's house south of Trailhead Lodging
Notable roses destroyed during street improvements in 2006.
Notable large cottonwood.
35. 317 Third
Stucco house belonged to Walt Blue, Elsie was hospital admin
Large spruce
Large Mountain Ash
(Dan Seavey lived here in Sept -May 1964, noted that spruce was
small then. House was built out of lumber and dunnage like crates
from the dock, like the little houses at Homebrew Alley. Stucco
Johnson did the plaster work. The house was possibly built by the
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Blues, who lived in the larger house next door. Source: Dan
Seavey 6-15-03.)
35. 307 Third
Mt Ashes
36.305 Third Jon Andrews
Phenomenal use of small lot: apple and cherry trees, flowers
37. 225 Third, Charter Apartment aka Cedar Apartment
This building was formerly an army barracks, moved here intact
after WW II from Fort Raymond.
38. 231 Third
Also a military building, moved intact from Fort Raymond.
Lilac, at least 12' tall behind east fence
Willow tree on north side of driveway
Roses alongside fence
39. 219 Third, Peter Ogle/Sol Urie/Ralph hatch homesite
(South of 221. Qutekcak Native Tribe building)
Built in 1915 by Peter Ogle, owner of Ogle's Garage. Sol Urie, the
town baker, aka "Mr. Seward" lived here with his family who
included Sanna LeVan, and Lee Maclnerny. The house and much
of the landscaping, was demolished in March 2003., including a
huge white crabapple tree planted by Sanna in 1940. The pink
crabapple was pruned drastically and transplanted to the Historic
Railroad Car lot.
South side: Cut -leaf Birch
true Apple
East side:
European Mountain Ash
Red Elderberry, roses
Old Spruce: two removed during demolition in
March 2003. These appear to be part of the row that continues west
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across alley. Check interesting broken glass inlaid in John Uriarte's
home across the alley, at 224 Second, built by Stucco Johnson.
40. Third and Washington, former Buick Apartments
Formerly Ogle's Garage. Sign removed.
41. 125 Third: Seward Marine Science Center, formerly IMS
K.M. Rae Building
Original homestead of Mary Lowell. During WWII, when 500
troops were here, the area became the "Red Light District," aka
Homebrew Alley. It closed down in the mid-1950s.
Heritage Cottonwoods growing in two perpendicular rows.
Probably planted by Lydia and Al Peel around 1913 at the edge of
their property. The trees show the location of the alley and the
position of The Line. Source: Judy Kesler, N PS 6-13-03.
(Note Waterfall from 32. Diversion Tunnel aka Flood Control
Project on Lowell Creek at Seward, Alaska
National Historic Register 1939-1940
First US Army Corps of Engineers flood control project in Alaska
400' Diversion Dam, 2,068' long tunnel, 10' diameter, Outlet at
base of Little Bear Mountain is 10' wide open concrete flume,1109'
long, creating a lovely waterfall when it is not flooding.)
42. Third and Railway, SeaView Plaza
Originally the Brosius Noon Mall, built in 1904-1906 by Cal
Brosius and his partner, John Noon. The first business it housed
made freight sleds used on the trail to the gold mining camp of
Iditarod in the Interior.
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Cross 4�h Avenue, and point out:
43. 205, 207, 209 Fourth Ave: Brown and Hawkins Store
National Historic Register, built in 1904. This is the oldest
continually operated business in Seward and the oldest store under
the same ownership in Alaska.
44. 400 railway Avenue, Arcade Building site, now ASLC
Site of 3-story city landmark, the Arcade Building, built in 1922 by
Harry Hoben and Al Davis as an elegant apartment and office
building. It was destroyed in the 1941 fire. .
45. 411 Washington Avenue, Solly Building aka Old Solly's
Built in 1909-1910 by Cal Brosius and John Noon in this
unusual trapezoidal "flat iron" shape to fit the lot. Sol Urie bought
it in 1952 and operated "Solly's Lounge", aka "Solly's Bar and
Liquor Store" a very successful bar and restaurant here until 1973.
This was the only threatened building in the great town fire of
1941 that firemen were able to save. Now owned by the NPS.
46. Railway Avenue, Hoben Parr
National Historic Register
Heritage Tree: Hoben Park Cottonwood, Black Cottonwood or
Balsam Cottonwood (source: Matt Tyrala, arborist 4-03)
The cottonwood was there in the `50s with the fountain and large.
flower pots. Newspaper photo by Vern Brickley, source: Lee
Poleske 6-11-03
Lilac
Red Elderberries
47. 501 Railway Avenue: Seward Depot, aka Seward Station
National Historic Register.
Built in 1917 as the Alaska Railroad Depot at the base of Adams
and Ballaine. Moved to this site in 1928 following a damaging
flood down Jefferson Street. Fine example of the hip -roofed
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Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. The roof windows are
fake, adding detail and style.
Look east and point out:
*48. Railway Avenue: Founders' Monument and Iditarod
Park
To the east on the waterfront, the Founder's Monument honors the
August 28, 1903 Ballaine landing. A cement obelisk and bronze
plate was originally erected in 1978 by the Seward Elks Lodge to
commemorate Seward's Diamond Jubilee. It was rebuilt in 2003 as
a'Seward Centennial project.
*49. The Iditarod-Park marks the start of the National Historic
Iditarod Trail, which originally began in Seward as a mail and
supply route from the coast to the interior. ,Supplies went north,
gold came south. In 1925, the Iditarod Trail became famous for the
delivery of the life-saving diptheria serum to Nome by dog teams.
50. Washington Street
Part of Seward's original historic grid, dedicated by Frank Ballaine
in 1905 for public use. The street has been in continuous use since
then.
51. 212 Fifth: Don and Ruth Mai residence, now NPS (2006)
Heritage Sitka Spruce: open grown, 10.5' in circumference
measured 42" up. May be old growth spruce spared by pioneers.
Source: Pat Williams, 11-16-02. See note above, probably not
original, but could be well over 70 years old. The city, after some
controversy, decided to curve the sidewalk around this tree rather
than go straight and harm it.
Birch trees were there in 1972, about 8" diameter
Norway Pine: Pinus resinosa, was a seedling from the USFS
in 1974 or 1975. 4-6" long paired needles snap cleanly when
doubled. (Don Mai, personal conversation.) Very poor health.
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52. 220 Fifth: Harbor dinner Club, now NPS, demolished in
2010
Built in 1935 as a home for Charles Cooper with a well -landscaped
lawn, large trees, and flowers. Cooper later sold the house to the
Bill's Club (forerunner of the Elks Lodge). The street -side
addition was a military building, moved intact from Fort Raymond
in the early 50s. Bob and Cathryn Zentmire bought the club in
1962 and the family operated the restaurant until its purchase by
the National Park Service in 2006.
According to Judy Kesler of the NPS, all the original townsite trees
were cut down by the pioneers, so these are second growth.
(Source: Judy Kesler, June 13, 2003)
Norway Maple, red variety planted by Sidney Urie, Sanna LeVan's
brother, in.1962. Sid had a small nursery on Old Exit Glacier
Road.
Spruces
Weeping Birch.
Willows
53. 228 Fifth: green log cabin, not historic, but former site of
Harry Kawabe's original Seward Steam Laundry
Possible Heritage Plants:
Rose bush: huge
Pink Honeysuckle: huge
54. 232 Fifth: Mount Marathon Apartments
Built in 1904 as a boarding house run by Jenny Paulson.
Stucco Johnson plastered this in the 20s-�30s; note the distinctive
diamond shaped decorations.
Mountain Maple Acer spicatu�.rn two on south side by alley
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Around Town:
306 First Ave Elsie Whitmore, now son Brent Whitmore
White Rose, an old fashioned rose, likely from Sitka, not a
Rugosa
Source: Mary Elizabeth Lee
505 Furst Ave north of Wesley
Western White Pine Pinus monticola
230 Second -Ave
(Brad and Rhonda Holm)
Norway Maple, most likely an offspring of 420 Third Ave..
mother tree
529 Second Ave
Lodgepole Pine Pinus contorta
Bart Stanton brought them here from Whitehorse,
Yukon
Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata
600 Second
Mary Elizabeth and Ray Lee former home 1954-199
Lilac S r_y inaia
Shadbush or Serviceberry Amelanchier
Apple Tree
Raspberries may be from Sitka, fruit ripens in late August
Unusual plants... Asiatic Lilies, Willows cut down in 1999
Greenhouse windows are from the Jesse Lee Home. (Source:
Lee Poleske, 6-03)
806 Second Ave across from AVTEC First Lake Facility
European Mountain Ashes Sorbus aucuparia
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Planted by Aron Wiklund
Survived complete girdling of trunk by moose in winter of 2000.
Aron Wikund, (9-23-1887 to 9-1-94) from Sweden, built home
around a tent frame in 1933. He was a meticulous carpenter and a
wonderful gardener. Source: Lee Poleske 6-03.
228 Sixth Ave
former funeral home/mortuary
Dr. Bannister lived here Source: Pat Williams 11-16-02
Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata
611 Adams
Hazel and Bill Erwin of Standard Oil landscaped home. It
was finished in late 1929 or early 1930.
rock walls Source: Pat Williams 11-16-02
European Mountain Ash (3) Sorbus aucuparia
Needles in clusters of 5
Larger of original two pine. trees fell over in a storm in 1998
One of two Western White Pines in S eward ' (the other at
Ronn Hemstock's house on First Ave.)
Old Mt Ash
*501 Madison and Fourth Ave
Resurrect Bay Galerie, Margaret Branson
May Day Tree
Honeysuckle possibly as old as house, 1938, or soon
thereafter, possibly planted by Elsie Blue
Split -leaf Weeping Birch planted by Stetson
Siberian Pea
Crab apple, Malus, was there when Bransons moved there in
1990, planted by Gwen and Herb Stetson
Large spruce in front: was planted in 1981 by Margaret
Spruce outside fence in the back was brought home from Lowell
Point Road where it had slid down beside the road.
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Mountain Ash trees from Bob Valdetta
Mugo pine planted by Margaret
Ornamental Gooseberries in front and along back fence
Currant bush
509 Monroe St.
Specimen Tree: Tamarack: beautiful shape
809 Fourth
Church of the Nazarene
Double Sitka Roses source: Duane and Sanna LeVan 11-10-90
Only one bush left by building post, and a few by power pole by 6-
03.
100 Second
Mayday (Harold Faust)
608 Fifth
Ralph and Ann Hatch
Apple tree transplanted from 219 Third
531 Sixth Ave
Weeping Birch
1 003 Third Ave
Black Cottonwood Populus trichocgp
Large, open -grown specimen in front yard
Other:
All Spruce Trees along east side of Seward Highway (most
destroyed during highway construction 2006)
All Red Elderberries along east.side of Seward Highway (most
destroyed during highway construction 2006)
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Forest Acres:
Sea Lion Drive and Dimond Blvd in Forest Acres
"Broccoli Tree" Spruce infested with virus
Dimond and Evergreen:
Black Cottonwood giant on Jonathan and Linda Sewall's property
Beverly and Millard Dunham
Mt Ashes
Old Exit Glacier Road:
Dan Seavey
Large Mt Ash, transplanted from Devil's Pass Trail about 30 years
ago. Took a while to get going, and then it took off. Dan thinks it is
taller than any Mt Ash tree in town.
Local Sources of Plants:
Sid Urie had a nursery on Old Exit Glacier Road, now named
Wilma Avenue (?). It burned down, but some of the trees survived.
Mile 7 Mrs. Murawski Pocohontus Lilac came from there, also
Mile 7 Ester Ronne had a lilac or other tree from his nursery.
Source: Nici Murawski 11-22-02
Gwen and Herb Stetson lived at Erwin's Standard Oil home on
Ballaine in the 60s. Then they lived at Margaret Branson's place
until 1979 when she bought it. They had a nursery. Laid out
landscaping at Ruth McHenry's house at 5 First Ave, lots of Mugo
pines and shrubs.
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*Carol, I am finally geting back.to this request. Trees in the front.
The Mayday Tree (Russian Chokechery) and the Old honeysuckle,
Next the split leave weeping birch planted by Stetson, then another
old honeysuckle that may be same age as the house (1938) or soon
after. Maybe Elsie Blue planted them. Then the Russian Pea or
Caragana. The Malus crab was here when we
bought the place in 1980 planted by Stetson I am sure. We moved
it when the greenhouse was added on that side. The large spruce in
the front yard I planted in 1981. It was laying out in back of the
house, on its side in a gallon can. I planted it, pruned it regularly
for years and not it is almost too big. The spruce outside the fence
in the back. Ralph and I brought it from Lowell Point Road where
it has slid down be lie beside the road. The mountain Ash trees -
the largest one I got from Bob Valdatta and the'others are I think
shoots from that one. Maybe one more from Bob. The Mugo pine
I planed and there are ornamental gooseberries in front of the
house and along the back fence. Also a current bush. I think that
is all.
Margaret Branson
Feb 55, 2001
6. 410 Adams City Hall
Sitka Spruce on southeast side planted on Arbor Day, 1967 by
local' Boy Scout Troop including Tom Gillespie and Harold Faust.
Source: Lee Poleske, Museum director 6-1 1-03
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From: Karin Sturdy �{
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 6:42 PM
To: lalasota@alaska.ed.u; Brennan Hickok
Valarie KHnd
Su Hoben
Subject: FW: HP Hoben Park, For Acres fieldtrip
Here is a little treasure of advice re: the eventual Hoben Park update. Please see below, an old email from Mark It is good
advice, as long as the old tree lives. Today I would argue against the Legunieche plan, and instead argue FOR the more,
conservative plan of a simple, elegant park «Rth minimal amenities.
Valarie and Linda, please add my name to the contact list re: all Est Pres meetings, updates, work sessions and agenda.
Thanks!
Linda, did any preluninary thoughts come from your Forest Acres field trips?
Thank you,
Karin, SPRD & Parking Director (907) 224.4.053
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From: Mark Stauble [rnailto:Mark Stauble]
Sent: Tuesda 2, 2011 3:33 PM
To: Kar' urdy
SU , ct: RE: Heads up on HP Hohen Park
How many licacs?
That might be a lot of holes to dig.
Can they include planting with the purchase?
If volunteers plant them, the lilacs might have a low survival rate.
What size lilacs?
The bigger the root ball, the bigger the hole it needs,
and more soil additive for each hole.
How close to the bike trail will the lilacs be planted?
How close to the big tree?
Most important, each hole we dig in Hoben Park cuts into the root zone of the big old tree that so many people revere.
We have treated d badly; chewing up its root zone:
The tennis Court, SLC bike path, fountain, flower pots, buried power line, heavy equipment...
We don't see it, but all of our activities are harmful to the big trees root zone.
Maybe we should have a longer term plan:
Add a replacement tree AND a row of lilacs AFTER the big tree is removed.
If benches are added now, they need to NOT be under the tall zone of the tree.
They should also be of the free standing type, so we don't have to dig more holes (for concrete) in the root zone.
Bird houses must be elevated enough that people can't bother them, and not anchored in the cottonwood trees root zone.
Our original plan, from the arborist we hired to evaluate the Cottonwood tree, said:
1. Don't put attractive nuisances under the trees fall zone.
2. Don't disturb the root zone.
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From: Karin Sturdy
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 1.59 PM
To: Mark Stauble; Mikael A. Kinney
Subject: FW: Heads up on HP Hoben Park
Any thoughts ou benches in Hoben Park? Lilacs? More than one birdhouse?
Thanks,
--Karin Sturdy, Director Seward Parks & Recreation Department
(907)224.4053 City of Seward, Alaska www.ratvofseward.us/oarksrecweb
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